Photo: rururubisco / CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
White-faced Plover
Anarhynchus dealbatus
White-faced Plover (Anarhynchus dealbatus) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of South & Southeast Asia.
Found across 8 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.
The White-faced Plover (Anarhynchus dealbatus) is a member of the Charadriidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Charadriidae Plovers
- Genus Anarhynchus
- Species dealbatus
Where it lives
Presumably coastal southeastern China; also southern Vietnam (1 nest)
Quick facts
- Family
- Charadriidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Biology & behaviour
The White-faced Plover (Anarhynchus dealbatus) is a member of the Charadriidae family, within the order Charadriiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR presumably coastal se China; also s Vietnam (1 nest).
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the White-faced Plover live?
The White-faced Plover is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR presumably coastal se China; also s Vietnam (1 nest).
What family does the White-faced Plover belong to?
The White-faced Plover (Anarhynchus dealbatus) belongs to the Charadriidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
Is the White-faced Plover endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
Explore more birds
More in Charadriidae
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Vulnerable
More in Shorebirds
Least Concern
Critically Endangered
Not Evaluated
Near Threatened